UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)		March 9, 2006

Targeted Genetics Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington		0-23930		91-1549568
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1100 Olive Way, Suite 100, Seattle, Washington		98101
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code		(206) 623-7612

(Former name or former address if changed since last report)

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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

     On March 9, 2006, Targeted Genetics Corporation sold 12,791,611 shares of its common stock at a price of $0.39 per share, for aggregate proceeds of approximately $4,988,728, to institutional investors in a registered direct offering pursuant to purchase agreements with the investors. The form of purchase agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

     In connection with this offering, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, counsel to Targeted Genetics, has delivered an opinion with respect to the validity of the shares of common stock sold in the offering. A copy of this opinion is attached as Exhibit 5.1 to this current report and is incorporated herein by reference.

     A press release announcing this offering is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibits:				Description of Document
	5.1			Opinion of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP regarding the validity of the shares of common stock issued
	10.1			Form of Purchase Agreement dated March 9, 2006
	23.1			Consent of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)
	99.1			Press Release of Targeted Genetics Corporation dated March 10, 2006

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: March 9, 2006

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibits:				Description of Document
	5.1			Opinion of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP regarding the validity of the shares of common stock issued
	10.1			Form of Purchase Agreement dated March 9, 2006
	23.1			Consent of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)
	99.1			Press Release of Targeted Genetics Corporation dated March 10, 2006